# Raikou - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raikou in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Raikou)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Raikou
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 87.140%
- **Protect**: 83.560%
- **Snarl**: 82.298%
- **Reflect**: 80.132%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 22.038%
- **Light Screen**: 14.572%
- **Discharge**: 12.865%
- **Other**: 17.395%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 31.141%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 21.768%
- **Leftovers**: 15.756%
- **Light Clay**: 14.526%
- **Life Orb**: 7.992%
- **Safety Goggles**: 5.631%
- **Other**: 3.186%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 51.864%
- **Talonflame**: 49.253%
- **Bisharp**: 44.371%
- **Kingdra**: 43.117%
- **Aegislash**: 41.205%
- **Scrafty**: 37.337%

## FAQ for Raikou in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Raikou?
The most common moves for Raikou are Thunderbolt, Protect, Snarl, Reflect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raikou?
Raikou is frequently paired with Politoed, Talonflame, Bisharp, Kingdra. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Raikou?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Raikou?
The top build for Raikou features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.863% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raikou?
Raikou is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (31.141%).

### What is the most common role for Raikou?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Raikou often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Raikou?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 115 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Raikou on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Raikou) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Raikou
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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